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Paradime

American rapper

Freddie Beauregard (born November 9, 1974), professionally known by his stage name Paradime, is an American rapper and producer.

He is a Northwood University and Detroit Catholic Central alumni.

01Career

His first appearance was on the Detroit hip-hop scene in 1991 in the form of a solo album, which sold only a few hundred copies. His first appearance was on the song strategies and tactics by other rapper S.U.N. On the album shining underground in 1998. He was discovered by Kid Rock in 1996 and was taken under Rock’s wing, performing with him and writing songs. Dime was signed with Rock's Top Dog record label.

In 1996 he formed his own independent record label, Beats At Will, and released his debut LP Paragraphs in 1999, which was named the best selling Detroit hip-hop album of '99-'00 by Real Detroit Magazine. He followed up in 2001 with his sophomore record, Vices, which is considered by many to be a Detroit hip-hop classic. It earned Paradime numerous awards and nominations at the Detroit Hip-Hop awards. His most critically acclaimed third full-length LP is 11 Steps Down was dropped in 2004.

In 2023, it was announced Paradime signed to the label Mello Music Group.

02Awards and nominations

  • Detroit Music Awards
    • 2000 Outstanding Hip Hop Artist (nominated)
    • 2001 Outstanding Hip Hop Artist (won)
    • 2001 Outstanding Hip-Hop MC (won)
    • 2001 Urban/Funk Songwriter (nominated)
    • 2001 Urban/Funk Vocalist (nominated)
    • 2001 Urban/Funk/Hip Hop Recording (nominated)
    • 2002 Outstanding Hip-Hop MC (won)
    • 2002 Outstanding Hip-Hop Artist/Group (won)
    • 2002 Outstanding Hip-Hop Recording - Vices (won)

03Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Mixtapes

  • 2002: Stale Brew Vol 1
  • 2003: Stale Brew Vol 2
  • 2007: Stale Brew Vol 3
  • 2008: Fuck Ya Life (UK release only)
  • 2009: Stale Brew Vol 4

Guest appearances

Watch videos about ParadimeExplainers and documentaries on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Sources and credits

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